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Message started by Doc_Holliday on 04/16/07 at 21:20:32

Title: replacing front brake reservoir lid(cap)
Post by Doc_Holliday on 04/16/07 at 21:20:32

Just wondering what it would entail to switch out my front brake reservoir lid with a chrome one i found online. Before i bought it i wanted to be sure its not a big deal. My stock one looks to have some sort of dried rubberized sealent around the edges. Only 2 screws holding it on, but would i need to seal the edges of the new one with some sort of sealent? Thanks guys! -DOC

Title: Re: replacing front brake reservoir lid(cap)
Post by justin_o_guy on 04/16/07 at 21:31:28

I bet you dont really need a guess, but here's my best one.
I doubt theres a sealant used on anything with brake fluid on account of brake fluid will eat lots of stuff. I imagine if you pop yer cap you will find an o-ring type seal. If not, color me Shokkt! Who has been in here?

Title: Re: replacing front brake reservoir lid(cap)
Post by Doc_Holliday on 04/16/07 at 21:37:30

yeah i didnt think it would have to be sealed, that gluey substance dried on the edges had me confused though. Thanks for the help justin! -DOC

Title: Re: replacing front brake reservoir lid(cap)
Post by Reelthing on 04/16/07 at 21:58:46

no sealant,just a rubber gasket

Title: Re: replacing front brake reservoir lid(cap)
Post by Greg_650 on 04/16/07 at 22:57:18

I have the Suzuki chrome cap on mine. Simple swap. No problem.

If you get interested in the optional OEM reservoir cover though, forget it. It is junk. I got it also, but the chrome was really cheap and started rusting through in just a couple years. I tossed it.

The cap adds a little extra shine, just fine.